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New Winds From Washington? The Western Balkans at a Crossroad

Richard Grenell’s return to U.S. diplomacy would present both risks and opportunities for the Western Balkans. Regardless of any flashy deals the new administration may offer, countries in the region must remain steadfast in their pursuit of democratization and European integration.

· November 26, 2024
In The Media
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Illiberal Eastern Europeans Look To Play Their Trump Card

Donald Trump’s taste for dealmaking will suit some EU members and candidate states more than others.

· November 25, 2024
Financial Times
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Is Europe Ready for Trump 2.0?

Rym Momtaz, Sophia Besch, and Christopher Shell discuss how Donald Trump’s victory might reshape transatlantic relations.

· November 20, 2024
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Getting Europe Ready for a Second Trump Administration

Key leaders cannot prepare fast enough on issues such as NATO, Ukraine, and trade.

· November 14, 2024
In The Media
in the media
In Brief: Russia’s Hybrid War

A close look at Russia’s “hybrid attack” seeking to undermine Western democracies in the region, MOldovan elections, and protests in Georgia.

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· November 6, 2024
War on the Rocks
Georgia’s Dangerous Moment Is a Challenge for the EU

Georgian Dream has claimed victory in a contested election, sparking protests and a constitutional crisis. The EU is now under pressure to support Georgians’ democratic and European aspirations while working to prevent further escalation and potential violence.

· October 31, 2024